Archive for the ‘Economics’ Category
Monday, June 14th, 2010
In this episode of the podcast I play the second part of my interview with Doug Lain of the Diet Soap podcast. The topic of discussion begins with Doug’s reaction to the notion of a Small-Mart Revolution as a strategy for relocalization in the context of collapse. Doug reacts by arguing in favor of Small-Marts as tactic in a larger strategy for social and political transformation.
I conclude the show by reading some listener comments and email. Useful links below:
The Diet Soap Podcast
Gandhian Innovations: Interview on the Next Step Podcast
Mycoremediation and Agrocollapse: Interview on the C-Realm Podcast
Mycoremediation in the Gulf: Article via Agroinnovations Blog
Pick Your Battle: Doug Lain’s Kickstarter Campaign
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Tags: anarchism, anarchy, diet soap, doug lain, Economics, Politics, small-mart
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Monday, April 12th, 2010
In part II of my interview with author Michael Shuman, we discuss strategies for buying local, the prospects and possibilities for relocalizing capital markets, opportunities for local entrepreneurs, strategies for policy making, and how globalization is made stronger by relocalization.
Useful links below:
Smallmart.org
Business Alliance for Local Living Economies (BALLE)
Community Food Enterprise
Cutting Edge Capital
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Tags: economic development, Economics, relocalization, small business, small-mart
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Monday, April 5th, 2010
We are joined by Michael Shuman, who is the Director for Research and Economic Development with the Business Alliance for Local Living Economies. Michael is also the author of seven books, including the Small-Mart Revolution: How Local Businesses are Beating the Global Competition.
In this episode, we discuss the de-facto economic development policy of most state, county, and municipal governments around the United States, which is designed to favor large, non-local business at the expense of small, localized, import substituting businesses. We discuss how this plays out in policy and practice, and also address research regarding the impact of small business as an economic development engine.
If you are looking to build a solid case for relocalizing the economy in your community, the information in this interview is very important.
Useful links:
BALLE — Business Alliance for Local Living Economies
Small-Mart.org
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Tags: economic development, Economics, relocalization, small business, small-mart
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Monday, March 8th, 2010
We are joined by Nikki Henderson, the Executive Director of People’s Grocery. People’s Grocery is a community-based organization in West Oakland that develops creative solutions to the health problems in the community that stem from a lack of access to and knowledge about healthy, fresh foods People’s Grocery can be found online at peoplesgrocery.org.
Topics of discussion include the history of People’s Grocery, the concept of a mobile market, the importance of urban gardens, the profitability of selling fresh produce in urban areas, the “elitism” of local food, and of course, food justice.
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Tags: community, Food, justice, oakland, urban
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Monday, February 22nd, 2010
In this episode of the podcast I am joined by Neal Rauhauser, a blogger and researcher whose work can be found on the website strandedwind.org. Neal is also the author of the National Renewable Ammonia Architecture, a 6,500 word background paper that covers the history of human fertilizer production.
In this interview Neal and I discuss the concept of stranded wind, the past, current, and future status of ammonia as a fertilizer, and the potential to produce ammonia renewably using hydroelectric. Neal brings us up to speed on a proposal to reinvigorate local economies where hydroelectric facilities already exist through ammonia/grain/ethanol/greenhouse horticulture production.
Useful links below:
Strandedwind
The National Renewable Ammonia Architecture
The Ammonia Fuel Network
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Tags: ammonia, ethanol, fertilizer, fuel, hydroelectric, nitrogen, Soil, wind
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Monday, September 21st, 2009
In this second of a two part series, we conclude an interview with Gerardo Reyes of the Coalition of Imokalee Workers. Gerarado discusses cases of slavery in the United States, the need to change our mentality, the campaign to improve the rights of agricultural laborers, and the potential linkages between the worker’s rights movement and the local food movement.
Visit the website of the Coalition of Imokalee Workers at http://www.ciw-online.org/
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Tags: Economics, Food, justice, labor, unions, worker's rights
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Monday, September 14th, 2009
In this episode, I speak with Gerardo Reyes of the Coalition of Imokalee Workers. Gerardo and I discuss the history of agricultural labor in the United States, the current state of workers in Florida and elsewhere, and Gerardo gives us a breakdown of a typical day for an agricultural field worker in the United States.
You can find the Coalition of Imokalee Workers online at http://www.ciw-online.org/
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Tags: justice, labor, unions, worker's rights
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Tuesday, July 21st, 2009
In this episode I conclude my interview with George Mokray about Gandhian economics. Topics of discussion include Gandhi’s view of public policy, Gandhian economics as an alternative to modern social orders, how Gandhi would view the Internet, and Gandhi as a source of inspiration in contemporary society.
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Alternative Radio Interview with Vandana Shiva
Global Swadeshi Thread for this episode
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Tags: alternative societies, Economics, gandhi, swadeshi
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Monday, July 13th, 2009
For episode #57 I am joined by George Mokray, who has read and written extensively about Gandhian economics. Gandhi is often remembered for his civil disobedience and non-violent approach to ending British imperialism, but his economic thought and philosophy is perhaps more fundamental to his strategy for personal and communal liberation. More relevant than ever before, Gandhi’s thinking must be studied and internalized by those who wish to promote real change in our society.
Global Swadeshi Forum Thread
Visit George’s websites via the links below:
http://solarray.blogspot.com/
http://gmoke.dailykos.com
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Tags: Economics, gandhi, swadeshi
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Monday, February 2nd, 2009
In this episode, I interview Ken Meter of the Crossroads Resource Center. We discuss the state of rural America and the farm economy, and the potential and path from global commodities to local food. Listen, enjoy, and participate.
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Tags: Economics, Food, local, new mexico, relocalization
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Wednesday, December 24th, 2008
Local currencies are a key pillar to the sustainability movement. In this episode of the podcast, I interview Sarah Hearn of the The E.F. Schumacher Society. We talk about the Berkshares program that has been developing in the community of Berkshire, Massachusetts since 2006. This is a fascinating topic that is sure to spark ideas and other projects around the country. To learn more about Berkshares, please visit www.berkshares.org.
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Tags: Economics, local currency, money, small business
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